AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Content Push: Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat says Guyanese oil workers should earn remuneration comparable to expats, as the Local Content Secretariat hands over 40+ Local Content Annual Plans for 2026 and ExxonMobil and Government move to monitor in-country value retention. Offshore Readiness: Guyana strengthens spill response with an in-country capping stack installed at Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base, cutting mobilisation time to days. Port Security Upgrade: After 23 AK-47 rifles slipped through, Government announces a new Container Control Programme targeting high-risk cargo. Sugar Turnaround & Labour Tension: President Irfaan Ali calls on GAWU to manage an estate model and reiterates dissatisfaction with GuySuCo’s missed targets, while Rose Hall workers down tools over unpaid retroactive pay. Agriculture Support: 2,271 rice farmers in Regions 5 and 6 are verified for assistance, with per-acre rates set by acreage. Energy & Power Planning: GPL unveils a five-year growth plan to modernise the grid and meet rising demand. Mining Enforcement: 40 people convicted for illegal mining in Iwokrama, with Venezuelans ordered deported after guilty pleas. Business & Investment: Shareholders approve a US$2.2B consolidation deal for Guyana’s Oko gold projects, and a U.S. delegation explores infrastructure and industrial opportunities including alumina and manufacturing.
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